Dave Bernard
Active Member
Allright fellow builders,
I began de-blue-plasticing my left elevator the other day and found some pretty deep scoring on the skin.
The problem is, this scoring exists in what I consider the most critical and high-stress area of the skin: the leading edge. With the bend in place, should this peice fail in flight, I could have a jammed elevator and could possibly meet my demise.
This scratch is deep enough to see in the side view of the skin, leading me to question the structural integrity of this part.
I also fear spending 30 hours building this thing and having it snap on me when I do the bend!
Replies , advice appreciated!!!!!
I began de-blue-plasticing my left elevator the other day and found some pretty deep scoring on the skin.
The problem is, this scoring exists in what I consider the most critical and high-stress area of the skin: the leading edge. With the bend in place, should this peice fail in flight, I could have a jammed elevator and could possibly meet my demise.
This scratch is deep enough to see in the side view of the skin, leading me to question the structural integrity of this part.
I also fear spending 30 hours building this thing and having it snap on me when I do the bend!
Replies , advice appreciated!!!!!
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